Role Overview Summary

• Consultancy for end-to-end development of impact stories from the primary actors/ beneficiary’s perspective of VSO’s ACTIVE Program to increase the program’s visibility, scale up and funding. The consultancy will be based within Active three project areas namely Makueni, Kilifi and Turkana (Kakuma) in Kenya. The stories should capture the following aspect of our programing:
• Our approach: The bigger picture: ACTIVE citizenship towards building the capacity of citizens to demand their rights and how the duty bearers have been taking action to respond to the issues raised by citizens.
• Impact & results: The human angle: the contribution of ACTIVE project addressing the challenges faced by the vulnerable citizens particularly with regards to accessing basic services in education, health and livelihood.
• Visibility: Improving the programs visibility both at the grassroots, locally, and internationally.
• Ideal Applicant Summary

Competencies and Behaviors.

• The consultant should have extensive experience in communications and documentation for integrated programs in policies, advocacy, health, education, and livelihoods. A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, marketing, or a related field is required.
• Over 5 years of proven experience in communications or a similar role, including evidence of completing similar tasks.
• Experience in PR and communication across various development sectors is essential, along with strong analytical, writing, and storytelling skills, and the ability to analyze, report, and present information effectively.
• At VSO, we believe progress is achieved by working together. Whether as an employee, consultant, or volunteer working locally, overseas, or online, our selection process assesses core competencies essential for collaboration.